Saa Michel Tolno is a young Guinean youth advocate who is based in Conakry. His advocacy work has touched on empowerment, the Sustainable Development Goals, entrepreneurship, mentorship, sexual and gender-based violence, and gender equality. He does this through the Prestigious Global Foreign Mentorship Programme (PGMP) formerly known as WAFMP, an initiative of the Global Entrepreneurs and Leaders Academy (GELA). PGMP is a social enterprise that trains young people in soft skills and leadership tools in Africa. It also provides access to foreign mentorship.

Saa Michel served as a Senior Trainer specialist at Transsion Holdings Company Tecno and earned the prestigious medal of honor for comprehensive ability as a global trainer. He was one of the top ten trainers of 2020.

Saa Michel currently serves as a Policy Advisor for the National Front for the Defence of the Transition (FNDT) and has been immersed in research and policy formulation. He advocates for equitable access to higher education for young people, peace, good governance, and progressive policies, striving to influence the current military leadership in Guinea through that civil society.

Saa Michel holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from General Lansana Conte University. He also earned a Diploma in Theology from Calvary West Africa Bible Institute of Bolgatanga (Ghana). He is certified in entrepreneurship and employability training at EQWIP HUBs in Ghana.

Michel intends to inspire change, impact his community, and advocate for young people and children’s livelihoods. He plans to tackle issues of illiteracy, inequality, poverty, and immigration in Guinea and Africa at large.